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Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
If you do well in this exam next year then my efforts ________ successful.
  • a)
    has been
  • b)
    would have been
  • c)
    have been
  • d)
    will be
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aarav Sharma answered
Explanation:

The sentence is in the present tense, and the blank is to be filled with a word that shows future tense. The correct option is 'D' - will be - which is the simple future tense.

- Option A - has been - This is the present perfect tense, which is not suitable for the sentence as it talks about a future event.
- Option B - would have been - This is the past conditional tense, which is not suitable for the sentence as it talks about a future event.
- Option C - have been - This is the present perfect tense, which is not suitable for the sentence as it talks about a future event.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - will be - which is the simple future tense and shows that the efforts will be successful if the person does well in the exam next year.
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Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
I have never seen _____ animal before.
  • a)
    So large
  • b)
    Any larger
  • c)
    As large
  • d)
    Such a large
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sounak Khanna answered
Option 1 is incorrect as ‘so large’ cannot fit here as the sentence is structures. We need an article here for the animal mentioned and ‘so’ becomes’ grammatically incorrect then. Similarly option 2 and 3 are grammatically incorrect. Option 4 is the correct answer as the word ’such’ and the article ‘a’ both fit here.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually. 
I asked ____ but nobody had seen my wallet.
  • a)
    Aside
  • b)
    Any
  • c)
    Around
  • d)
    About
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aarav Sharma answered
Context: The speaker has lost their wallet and is asking if anyone has seen it.

Answer: (c) Around

Explanation:

The correct word to fill in the blank in the given sentence is "around". The sentence then becomes, "I asked around but nobody had seen my wallet." Here, "around" means to ask or inquire among a group of people or in a particular area.

Explanation of other options:

a) Aside: This word means to one side; out of the way. It does not fit in the context of the given sentence.

b) Any: This word does not make sense in the context of the given sentence. It is used to refer to a quantity of something, but the sentence is about asking if anyone has seen the wallet.

d) About: This word means approximately or nearly. It does not fit in the context of the given sentence.

Therefore, option (c) around is the correct answer.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually. 
Do you have _____ book focusing on this war?
  • a)
    Some
  • b)
    Any
  • c)
    The
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Pragati Yadav answered
The correct determiner to be used is 'any'. 'Any' is the determiner used in negative sentences as well as in the interrogative sentences. 
Eg: There isn't any milk in the fridge.
Was there any problem with the shop?

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
The building is not safe and must be _________ down.
  • a)
    pull
  • b)
    pulling
  • c)
    pulled
  • d)
    pulls
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ameya Mehra answered
The phrasal verb ‘pull down’ means to demolish something. Here, the modal ‘must be’ should be followed by the past tense of the verb because the sentence is in the passive voice.Thus option 3 is the correct answer.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
There ______ a huge thunderstorm last night.
  • a)
    Is going to be
  • b)
    is
  • c)
    was
  • d)
    Shall be going
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Devanshi Mishra answered
Since the sentence is in simple past as denoted by the use of the phrase ‘last night’, option 3 is suitable. Option 1 is in present continuous, option 2 is in simple present and option 4 is in future continuous tense. Thus, the correct answer is option 3.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence given below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
The new principal _________ a system of evaluation of the students throughout the session.
  • a)
    Was introduced
  • b)
    Has to introduce
  • c)
    Will introduce
  • d)
    Will introduced
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sagar Sharma answered
Answer:

Explanation:
The given sentence talks about the action of the new principal in relation to a system of evaluation of the students throughout the session. We need to choose the appropriate form of the verb that indicates a future action.

Options Analysis:
Let's analyze each option to determine the correct answer:

a) Was introduced: This option uses the past tense form of the verb, which indicates that the action of introducing the system of evaluation has already taken place in the past. However, the sentence implies that the principal will introduce the system in the future, so this option is incorrect.

b) Has to introduce: This option uses the phrase "has to" which implies an obligation or necessity. However, the sentence does not indicate any compulsion or requirement for the principal to introduce the system. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

c) Will introduce: This option uses the future tense form of the verb "introduce." It correctly indicates that the principal is going to introduce the system in the future. This option is the correct answer.

d) Will introduced: This option is grammatically incorrect because it combines the auxiliary verb "will" with the past participle form of the verb "introduce." The correct form should be "will introduce." Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Conclusion:
Based on the analysis, option "c) Will introduce" is the correct answer as it appropriately fills the blank in the sentence to indicate the future action of the new principal introducing a system of evaluation of the students throughout the session.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
We _______ not hurry, we have got plenty of time.
  • a)
    need
  • b)
    should
  • c)
    would
  • d)
    must
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sagar Sharma answered
Understanding the Sentence:
The sentence states that there is no need to hurry because there is plenty of time. We need to choose the appropriate word that conveys this meaning in both grammar and context.

Options Analysis:
a) need: This word conveys the sense that there is no requirement or necessity to hurry.
b) should: This word suggests an obligation or a recommendation to hurry.
c) would: This word indicates a conditional action or a hypothetical situation, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
d) must: This word implies a strong obligation or necessity to hurry, which contradicts the idea of having plenty of time.

Choosing the Correct Option:
Given the context of the sentence, the appropriate word to fill the blank is "need." This choice aligns with the idea that there is no requirement or necessity to hurry because there is ample time available.

Final Answer:
The correct word to fill the blank is "need" (option a).

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
I _______ reading for two hours before going to school tomorrow.
  • a)
    Will have been
  • b)
    Had been
  • c)
    Will be
  • d)
    Am
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aarav Sharma answered
Explanation:

The given sentence talks about an action that is going to happen in the future, which is reading for two hours before going to school tomorrow. The correct auxiliary verb to be used here is 'will be' as it indicates a future action.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - Will be.

Usage of the options:

a) Will have been - This option is in the future perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that will be completed before a certain point in the future. But in the given sentence, there is no indication of any completion of action before the future point. Hence, this option is incorrect.

b) Had been - This option is in the past perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that was completed before another past action. But in the given sentence, there is no past tense used, and the action is in the future. Hence, this option is incorrect.

c) Will be - This option is in the simple future tense, which is used to talk about an action that will happen in the future. This is the correct option that fits the context of the sentence.

d) Am - This option is in the present tense, which is used to talk about an action that is happening currently. But in the given sentence, the action is in the future tense. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Therefore, option 'C' - Will be is the correct answer.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
When we got home last evening, we found that the guest _________.
  • a)
    have arrived
  • b)
    has arriving
  • c)
    is arriving
  • d)
    had arrived
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anirudh Rane answered
The first and second options can be eliminated because they are grammatically incorrect within themselves. On the other hand, the third option is in present continuous which does not fit in with the past tense used in the sentence. Hence, the correct answer is ‘had arrived’ that is the past perfect. This is because the arrival of the guest had taken place before the action of arriving at the house.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
She is ________ girls I know.
  • a)
    One of the best
  • b)
    From the best
  • c)
    The most best
  • d)
    The best
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Yash Basu answered
The word ‘girl’ has been written in a plural form which gives us a hint that option 4 is incorrect. When we use a superlative degree of a word we always write the singular form of the noun. Option 3 is incorrect as well as ‘most’ and ‘best’ cannot go together. Either we can use ‘best’ or ‘most good’. In option 2, ‘from’ is an incorrect preposition which helps us to eliminate option 2. Option 1 is the correct answer as ‘one of the best’ and the plural form of the noun ‘girl’ go together.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
It would be ______ historical moment when America finally has a female President.
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    an
  • c)
    the
  • d)
    what
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Aman Shah answered
'Historical' is an h-word but begins with a stressed syllable, and it requires the 'a' article before it. Thus option 1 is the correct answer. The complete sentence is -' It would be a historical moment when America finally has a female President.'

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
The report is due _____ Wednesday and hence I am procrastinating.
  • a)
    on
  • b)
    in
  • c)
    at
  • d)
    the
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Anirban Menon answered
The given blank needs a preposition. The preposition 'on' is used to designate dates and days. Hence option 1 is the correct answer. The complete sentence is - 'The report is due on Wednesday and hence I am procrastinating.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
Several amendments were added to the club rules over the summer, but unfortunately, ________ amendments did not promote inclusiveness. 
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    an
  • c)
    the
  • d)
    is
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sagar Sharma answered
Explanation:
- The sentence states that several amendments were added to the club rules over the summer.
- The word "amendments" is a plural noun, so it requires a plural determiner to make the sentence grammatically correct.
- The options "a" and "an" are both singular determiners and cannot be used with a plural noun like "amendments".
- The option "is" is a singular verb and does not make sense in the context of the sentence.
- The only remaining option is "the", which is the definite article used to refer to specific nouns.
- In this case, "the" is used to refer to the specific amendments mentioned earlier in the sentence.
- The sentence then states that these specific amendments did not promote inclusiveness.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - the.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
The priest was innocent _____ he could not prove it.
  • a)
    And
  • b)
    But
  • c)
    For
  • d)
    So
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Raghav Jain answered
Both the parts of the given sentence are contradicting each other, hence only the conjunction ‘but’ is correct, because ‘and’ combines; ‘for’ and ‘so’ shows reason. Hence the right fit for the blank is option 2.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
He said to me, “ You are ____________”.
  • a)
    Fool
  • b)
    Fooling
  • c)
    A fool
  • d)
    A foolish
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Diya Saha answered
Option 1 does not have any article so it is incorrect. ’fooling’ is a verb which is incorrect here as the sentence finishes here. ‘foolish’ is an adjective which cannot have any article. So option 4 is eliminated. Thus option 3 is the correct answer.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
His path was beset ______ difficulties.
  • a)
    By
  • b)
    With
  • c)
    Of
  • d)
    From
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Aarav Sharma answered
Explanation:
The correct preposition to be used after 'beset' is 'with'. 'Beset with' is a commonly used phrase which means to be troubled or harassed persistently.

Hence, the correct answer is option B - With.

- Beset: to cause problems or difficulties for someone or something consistently or persistently.
- With: used to indicate the object of a verb or preposition, referring to a person or thing.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
Going by his past records I am pretty sure he ______________ his upcoming test.
  • a)
    will have flunked
  • b)
    will flunk
  • c)
    has flunked
  • d)
    was flunking
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sagar Sharma answered
Context: The sentence is discussing the speaker's confidence in predicting the outcome of an upcoming test based on the person's past records.

Explanation:
The correct word to fill the blank in the sentence is "will flunk" (option B). Here's why:

1. Future Tense: The sentence is talking about the person's upcoming test, indicating a future event. Therefore, the verb used should also be in the future tense.

2. Certainty: The phrase "I am pretty sure" suggests that the speaker is confident in their prediction. Using "will flunk" expresses this certainty in the expected outcome.

3. Consistency: The sentence mentions the person's past records, implying a pattern or trend. To maintain consistency, it is logical to assume that the person will continue to perform in the same way they have in the past.

4. Logical Connection: The word "will" connects the action (flunking) to the future event (upcoming test) in a grammatically correct manner.

Example: Going by his past records, I am pretty sure he will flunk his upcoming test. In the past, he has consistently performed poorly, so it is highly likely that he will continue to do so in the future.

Therefore, option B, "will flunk," is the most appropriate word to fill the blank in the sentence as it maintains grammatical correctness and aligns with the intended meaning of the sentence.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
_____ villages in the country have concrete roads and so the transportation is quite tedious.
  • a)
    A few
  • b)
    Few
  • c)
    The few
  • d)
    Little
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Aarav Sharma answered
Explanation:

The given sentence talks about the condition of roads in villages in the country and how it affects transportation. The blank needs to be filled with a word that indicates the number of villages that have concrete roads.

Option A: A few - This option indicates that there are some villages in the country that have concrete roads. This option seems suitable as it suggests that only a small number of villages have concrete roads.

Option B: Few - This option also suggests that only a small number of villages have concrete roads. It is the correct answer as it fits the context of the sentence.

Option C: The few - This option is similar to option B but adds "the" before "few". This option is not appropriate as the use of "the" suggests that the speaker and the listener already know which villages are being referred to.

Option D: Little - This option means "not much" and is not suitable in this context as it does not indicate the number of villages with concrete roads.

Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Final Answer: Few

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
In the tragic incident, none of the 145 passengers ____________.
  • a)
    Is surviving
  • b)
    Could survived
  • c)
    Survive
  • d)
    Survived
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aarav Sharma answered
**Explanation:**

The correct answer is option **d) Survived**.

The sentence is in the past tense, and we are talking about a past event (the tragic incident). Therefore, we need to use the past tense of the verb "survive".

Let's look at the options given:

a) **Is surviving** - This is in the present tense, so it is not suitable for the past event described in the sentence.

b) **Could survive** - This is in the past conditional tense, which implies a hypothetical situation. It is not appropriate for describing what actually happened in the tragic incident.

c) **Survive** - This is in the present tense, so it is not suitable for the past event described in the sentence.

d) **Survived** - This is the past tense of the verb "survive" and is the correct option to use in this sentence. It indicates that none of the 145 passengers survived the tragic incident.

Therefore, option d) "Survived" is the correct answer.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
The hit TV serial Sherlock has ultimately boiled _______ to a family drama and has disappointed many of its followers.
  • a)
    under
  • b)
    up
  • c)
    in
  • d)
    down
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Mohit Chawla answered
The given blank is part of a phrasal verb which is 'boil down to'. It means 'to be summarized as'. Thus option 4 is the correct answer for the given blank. The complete sentence is -' The hit TV serial Sherlock has ultimately boiled down to a family drama and has disappointed many of its followers.'

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
They ______ learning a new language next semester.
  • a)
    Will
  • b)
    Will have
  • c)
    Will be
  • d)
    Will have been
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aarav Sharma answered
Explanation:
The sentence talks about a future action of learning a new language. We need to choose an appropriate verb tense to convey the sense of the sentence.

- Will: This is the simple future tense and can be used to talk about future actions. However, it does not convey the continuous aspect of the action.
- Will have: This is the future perfect tense and is used to talk about actions that will be completed before a certain time in the future. It does not fit the context of the sentence.
- Will be: This is the future continuous tense and is used to talk about actions that will be in progress at a certain time in the future. This fits the context of the sentence as it conveys the sense of continuous action of learning a new language.
- Will have been: This is the future perfect continuous tense and is used to talk about actions that will have been in progress for a certain duration of time before a certain time in the future. It does not fit the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C - Will be.

Final Answer:
They will be learning a new language next semester.

Choose an appropriate word from the options to suitably fill the blank in the sentence below so that the sentence makes sense, both grammatically and contextually.
Students are not prepared _____________ that kind of question.
  • a)
    to
  • b)
    with
  • c)
    for
  • d)
    on
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ashwini Gupta answered
The correct preposition to fit the blank is ‘for’.  This is because ‘for’ is used to mention the object of preparation. The other prepositions are clearly incorrect. Thus, option 3 is the correct one.

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